Academic Departments - Geography

Geography is taught from Year 7 in mixed ability classes, through to GCSE and A/S & A2. It is an extremely popular option and this dynamic department thrives on the enthusiasm and feedback from the students.

Our Year 7 and Year 8 programme focuses on delivering a curriculum designed to equip the students to be effective geographers. Alongside learning the basic skills and new concepts, the traditional physical and human geography is also taught. Students entering Year 9 begin to diversify into learning about World Poverty and Inequality. They sponsor a child in Africa and learn about topical issues across the globe.

During the year we invite guests to enhance the delivery and recently broadcasters from the BBC Weather Centre have visited students.

Fieldwork and trips are integral to the Geography curriculum and currently the Year 10 GCSE group visit Norfolk for river and coastal studies during a residential weekend. This helps students develop their organisational and decision-making skills as well as being great for teamwork.

At A/S and A2 level Geography is becoming an increasingly popular choice. Traditionally straddling both the Arts and Science, it is highly favoured by Admissions Tutors for entry into diverse professions such as Medicine, Law, and Business Studies.

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